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Translating from English to Portuguese Brazil

Translations:

block — substantial often approximately cuboid piece
→ bloco
→ quarteirão
block — group of buildings demarcated by streets
→ quarteirão m
→ quadra f
block — to prevent passing
→ obstruir
→ bloquear
→ impedir

More translations:

block
→ bloco
block
→ barreira
block
→ quarteirão
block
→ bloquear

English definitions WordNet

NOUN 12

  1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

    • “the pyramids were built with large stone blocks”

  2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

    • “he lives in the next block”
    Synonymscity block

  3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

    Synonymscube
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  1. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

    • “he reserved a large block of seats”
    • “he held a large block of the company's stock”

  2. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

    • “there is a block of classrooms in the west wing”

  3. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

    • “since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block'”

  4. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

    • “I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block”
    Synonymsmental block

  5. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope

    Synonymspulleypulley-blockpulley block

  6. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

    • “the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked”
    Synonymsengine blockcylinder block

  7. an obstruction in a pipe or tube

    • “we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe”
    Synonymsblockageclosureocclusionstopstoppage

  8. a platform from which an auctioneer sells

    • “they put their paintings on the block”
    Synonymsauction block

  9. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

    Synonymsblocking

VERB 16

  1. render unsuitable for passage

    • “block the way”
    • “barricade the streets”
    • “stop the busy road”
    Synonymsbarricadeblockadestopblock offblock upbar

  2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    • “His brother blocked him at every turn”
    Synonymsobstructblockadehinderstymiestymyembarrass

  3. stop from happening or developing

    • “Block his election”
    • “Halt the process”
    Synonymsstophaltkibosh
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  1. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

    • “Jam the Voice of America”
    • “block the signals emitted by this station”
    Synonymsjam

  2. run on a block system

    • “block trains”

  3. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

    • “block a nerve”
    • “block a muscle”

  4. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

    • “The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage”
    • “The trees obstruct my view of the mountains”
    Synonymsobstruct

  5. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

    • “block the book cover”

  6. obstruct

    • “My nose is all stuffed”
    • “Her arteries are blocked”
    Synonymsstufflugchoke up

  7. block passage through

    • “obstruct the path”
    Synonymsobstructobturateimpedeoccludejamclose up

  8. support, secure, or raise with a block

    • “block a plate for printing”
    • “block the wheels of a car”

  9. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

    • “block an attack”
    Synonymsparrydeflect

  10. be unable to remember

    • “I'm drawing a blank”
    • “You are blocking the name of your first wife!”
    Synonymsforgetblank outdraw a blank

  11. shape by using a block

    • “Block a hat”
    • “block a garment”

  12. shape into a block or blocks

    • “block the graphs so one can see the results clearly”

  13. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

    • “Blocked funds”
    • “Freeze the assets of this hostile government”
    Synonymsfreezeimmobilizeimmobilise